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In networking, the ability to transmit data is vital. Which of the terms below would best be described as a networks ability, within a specific amount of time, to insure the delivery of data or node communication?
Communication that is wireless in a SCADA system is common. Which of the communication methods below would be best defined as one that is a last resort, when no other means of communication is available?
In the process conditions model, there are transition points between the stages of operating conditions. Which of the answers below is the signals conditions moving from abnormal to shutdown conditions?
All the wired network components interact with ISO layers. Which of the answers below reflects the ISO layers that the bridge interacts with?
display resolution determines the graphic flexibility of the HMI hardware to be moved to different GUIs? which of the aspect ratios below would be most commonly used for a display?
There are several advanced alarm methods available that provide a greater level of functionality. Which of the methods below makes adjustments to alarms attributes using a processes operating state to be the basis for modifications to an alarm using advanced logic?
A DDE protocol has 3 components to a "handle". Which of the components below would best be described as the name of a unique data source is contained inside of a DDE topic?
Which of the signal transmission modes is best described as one that uses modulation to convert a received signal?
There are several layers in the DCS architecture. Which of the levels below would have direct control over the systems FCEs?
Digital signals are, either specific or transitory, voltage levels represent states of logic. Which of the signal encoding methods below uses voltage levels to represent logic states?
A defined area of geographical coverage is commonly called an area network. Which of the area networks below is best known for the being smallest power consumer, with the fastest data transmission rates?
The addition of BCC to the message frame increases the efficiency of detecting errors in transmissions. which one of the error check systems employs a calculated total by the receiver in comparison to the total of the received data?
Which of the answers below best represents the required nominal impedance of the data pair cabling in the DeviceNet system?
Subnet masks in IPv4 are used to divide an existing network. A class B network with 2 nodes, one with an IP address of 128.0.0.1 and a mask of 255.255.0.0. Which of the answers below reflects the address the other node must have for the two nodes to communicate?
DCS commonly is considered a computerised control system for a plant that has central operator supervisory control. Which of the terms below is best described as a system that allows for exchange of data throughout, but can have remote systems within the system?
Which of the DeviceNet components below is best described as being used where ingress protection is needed?
The standard recommended by ISA-18.2 is for 3-4 priority level alarms to be used. Which of the alarm priority levels below should have the quickest response times?
Which of the messaging types below is best described as direct communication with a field device initiated by the scanner module?
Which of the terms below is best described as "losses resulting from the amount of bends in an installation."?
A typical HMI has several subsystems attached to it. Which of the subsystems below would be involved in the guardianship of the process control inputs?
There are numerous I/O modules that a typical DCS has access to. Which of the modules below is described as one that accommodates the HART devices point-to-point connection?
The industrial network topologies you are required to use is defined by the OSI network model. Which of the common topologies below is likely described as a network with a single central connection point?
There are several different ways to let an operator know about an alarm in any HMI. Which of the answers below would best be described as a flashing alarm?
The biggest register that Modbus supports is 16-bit. Which of the terms below is used for the process to support 32-bit data?
With the HART protocol, field device messages consistently have _______ bytes of information about status. Choose the best answer from those provided below to fill in the blank.